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Mikko Soirola joins Elisa Industriq as CEO to lead its next international growth phase
Elisa Industriq today welcomes Mikko Soirola as its new CEO, marking an important step for the fast-growing international software business within the Elisa Group. His appointment comes as Elisa Industriq advances into its next phase of global expansion, brand strengthening, and deeper integration of its specialized software units.
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[{"type":"text","content":"HELSINKI, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elisa Industriq today welcomes Mikko Soirola as its new CEO, marking an important step for the fast-growing international software business within the Elisa Group. His appointment comes as Elisa Industriq advances into its next phase of global expansion, brand strengthening, and deeper integration of its specialized software units.","length":384,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Soirola brings extensive experience leading growth-oriented software organizations, most recently at Finago and Accountor Software, where he unified multiple Nordic software companies under a single brand and operating model. His background spans international markets, operational leadership, and helping organizations scale through strong culture, clarity, and customer centricity.","length":383,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"A leader guided by purpose, values, and a clear North Star","length":58,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Commenting on his appointment, announced in February, Soirola said:","length":67,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""I'm excited to step into this role at Elisa Industriq - not just because of the business opportunity, but because of the values this organization lives by. I believe strongly in leading with purpose, clarity, and trust, and in creating an environment where people feel ownership of the journey we're on together.","length":326,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Our North Star is clear: to elevate Elisa Industriq's position as a globally recognized software provider and to help our customers achieve measurable transformation. What motivates me most is the combination of world-class solutions, customers we are proud to support, and highly talented people who turn our work into meaningful outcomes every day. I'm looking forward to building this next chapter openly, inclusively, and with ambition."","length":454,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Accelerating an already strong growth platform","length":46,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Over the past few years, Elisa Industriq has built a strong portfolio of software solutions to support customers in the manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy sectors. Having concluded its initial growth phase, the company is now focused on scaling interna...